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Which technique for mandibular anesthesia is specifically beneficial for patients with trismus, fractured mandible, and mentally challenged children?
Which technique for mandibular anesthesia is specifically beneficial for patients with trismus, fractured mandible, and mentally challenged children?
Which statement regarding local anesthesia is CORRECT?
Which statement regarding local anesthesia is CORRECT?
In which stage of general anesthesia does skeletal muscle relaxation occur, and the patient's breathing become regular?
In which stage of general anesthesia does skeletal muscle relaxation occur, and the patient's breathing become regular?
What is the standard gas combination dose for conscious sedation?
What is the standard gas combination dose for conscious sedation?
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After administering an inferior alveolar and lingual nerve block, which teeth can be extracted painlessly?
After administering an inferior alveolar and lingual nerve block, which teeth can be extracted painlessly?
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For a surgical procedure expected to be challenging, which local anesthetic provides the longest duration of analgesia?
For a surgical procedure expected to be challenging, which local anesthetic provides the longest duration of analgesia?
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A biopsy of the labial alveolar mucosa of the lower right lateral incisor tooth requires anesthetizing which nerve?
A biopsy of the labial alveolar mucosa of the lower right lateral incisor tooth requires anesthetizing which nerve?
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A successful inferior alveolar nerve block will result in anesthesia of which areas?
A successful inferior alveolar nerve block will result in anesthesia of which areas?
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Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lower bicuspid teeth?
Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lower bicuspid teeth?
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What is the name of the branch of the maxillary nerve that is responsible for innervating the skin of the cheek?
What is the name of the branch of the maxillary nerve that is responsible for innervating the skin of the cheek?
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Which nerve is responsible for the sensory innervation of the posterior third of the tongue?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory innervation of the posterior third of the tongue?
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Which branch of the trigeminal nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of mastication?
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of mastication?
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What is the name of the nerve that provides sensory innervation to the nasal cavity?
What is the name of the nerve that provides sensory innervation to the nasal cavity?
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Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lower lip?
Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lower lip?
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Which of the following nerves is NOT a branch of the maxillary nerve?
Which of the following nerves is NOT a branch of the maxillary nerve?
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Which of the following nerves is responsible for the motor innervation of the tongue?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for the motor innervation of the tongue?
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A successful infraorbital nerve block will produce anesthesia of which of the following?
A successful infraorbital nerve block will produce anesthesia of which of the following?
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Which of the following structures travel through the substance of the parotid gland?
Which of the following structures travel through the substance of the parotid gland?
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Which of the following is NOT innervated by the Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve (PSAN)?
Which of the following is NOT innervated by the Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve (PSAN)?
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What is the clinical significance of the statement, "In patients who have a Le Fort II fracture, a common finding is paresthesia over the distribution of the:...
What is the clinical significance of the statement, "In patients who have a Le Fort II fracture, a common finding is paresthesia over the distribution of the:...
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Which of the following accurately describes a Le Fort I fracture?
Which of the following accurately describes a Le Fort I fracture?
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What is the characteristic feature of a Le Fort III fracture?
What is the characteristic feature of a Le Fort III fracture?
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Which of the following structures is NOT involved in a Le Fort II fracture?
Which of the following structures is NOT involved in a Le Fort II fracture?
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What is the primary concern for a patient with a Le Fort III fracture?
What is the primary concern for a patient with a Le Fort III fracture?
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Which category of drugs is primarily used to replace substances that are deficient in the body?
Which category of drugs is primarily used to replace substances that are deficient in the body?
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What is the main action of vaccines in the body?
What is the main action of vaccines in the body?
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Sedatives and hypnotics primarily function as what type of drugs?
Sedatives and hypnotics primarily function as what type of drugs?
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Which term describes a group of drugs that interact with a mixed group of receptors?
Which term describes a group of drugs that interact with a mixed group of receptors?
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When a drug has an intrinsic activity of less than 1, it is referred to as what?
When a drug has an intrinsic activity of less than 1, it is referred to as what?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized site for drug metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized site for drug metabolism?
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The process describing the metabolism of a drug as it travels from the gut to systemic circulation is known as what?
The process describing the metabolism of a drug as it travels from the gut to systemic circulation is known as what?
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An intrinsic activity of a receptor with no stimulating effect is demonstrated by which type of drug?
An intrinsic activity of a receptor with no stimulating effect is demonstrated by which type of drug?
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Which beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent is commonly used to treat hypertension?
Which beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent is commonly used to treat hypertension?
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What classification do ephedrine, tyramine, and amphetamine belong to?
What classification do ephedrine, tyramine, and amphetamine belong to?
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Which method is NOT used to control pain effectively?
Which method is NOT used to control pain effectively?
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What supplement is often necessary for patients on thiazide diuretics?
What supplement is often necessary for patients on thiazide diuretics?
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Which dental product is most likely to cause inactivation of fluoride ions?
Which dental product is most likely to cause inactivation of fluoride ions?
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Among the adverse reactions of oral contraceptives, which is considered the most serious?
Among the adverse reactions of oral contraceptives, which is considered the most serious?
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How does digitalis primarily influence cardiac muscle at therapeutic doses?
How does digitalis primarily influence cardiac muscle at therapeutic doses?
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Which pharmacologic effect is NOT associated with phenothiazines?
Which pharmacologic effect is NOT associated with phenothiazines?
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A patient presents with painful tooth #44 requiring Root Canal Treatment (RCT). Despite three intrapulpal injections, two infiltrations, one intraligamentary injection, one mandibular block, and two hours of waiting, the pain persists. What is the best course of action?
A patient presents with painful tooth #44 requiring Root Canal Treatment (RCT). Despite three intrapulpal injections, two infiltrations, one intraligamentary injection, one mandibular block, and two hours of waiting, the pain persists. What is the best course of action?
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Which ion's concentration is reduced in active heart muscle by cardiac glycosides?
Which ion's concentration is reduced in active heart muscle by cardiac glycosides?
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Pretreatment with which drug enhances the hypotensive effect of intravenous acetylcholine?
Pretreatment with which drug enhances the hypotensive effect of intravenous acetylcholine?
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Excess of which hormone(s) could increase sensitivity to epinephrine?
Excess of which hormone(s) could increase sensitivity to epinephrine?
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A patient receives an inferior alveolar nerve block prior to premolar extraction. Three minutes later, paralysis affects the forehead, eyelids, upper and lower lips on the same side of the face. This is most likely due to anesthetic diffusion into which structure?
A patient receives an inferior alveolar nerve block prior to premolar extraction. Three minutes later, paralysis affects the forehead, eyelids, upper and lower lips on the same side of the face. This is most likely due to anesthetic diffusion into which structure?
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A patient receives a test dose of intravenous sedative, experiencing immediate burning pain radiating distally, blotchy skin with blanching, and a weaker pulse in the injected arm. What is the most likely explanation?
A patient receives a test dose of intravenous sedative, experiencing immediate burning pain radiating distally, blotchy skin with blanching, and a weaker pulse in the injected arm. What is the most likely explanation?
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What is the principal therapeutic action of glucocorticoids?
What is the principal therapeutic action of glucocorticoids?
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Under what circumstances would 'fast injection' be used?
Under what circumstances would 'fast injection' be used?
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Flashcards
Gow-Gates Technique
Gow-Gates Technique
A technique for mandibular anesthesia suitable for trismus and mentally-handicapped patients.
Local Anaesthesia
Local Anaesthesia
Local anaesthetics mainly affect small nerve fibres first and can be toxic to CNS and cardiovascular systems.
4 Stages of Anesthesia
4 Stages of Anesthesia
General anesthesia occurs in four stages, including one with relaxed muscles and regular breathing.
Conscious Sedation Gas Combo
Conscious Sedation Gas Combo
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Teeth Removal Pain-Free
Teeth Removal Pain-Free
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Prolonged Analgesia Agent
Prolonged Analgesia Agent
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Biopsy Nerve Requirement
Biopsy Nerve Requirement
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Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Effect
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Effect
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Infraorbital nerve block
Infraorbital nerve block
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Maxillary anterior teeth anesthesia
Maxillary anterior teeth anesthesia
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Parotid gland structures
Parotid gland structures
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Le Fort fractures
Le Fort fractures
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Le Fort I fracture
Le Fort I fracture
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Le Fort II fracture
Le Fort II fracture
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Le Fort III fracture
Le Fort III fracture
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Paresthesia in Le Fort fractures
Paresthesia in Le Fort fractures
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Beta-adrenergic blocker
Beta-adrenergic blocker
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Indirect-acting sympathomimetics
Indirect-acting sympathomimetics
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Methods to control pain
Methods to control pain
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Thiazides and potassium
Thiazides and potassium
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Fluoride ion inactivation
Fluoride ion inactivation
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Oral contraceptive adverse effects
Oral contraceptive adverse effects
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Digitalis effect on contraction
Digitalis effect on contraction
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Epinephrine vs histamine
Epinephrine vs histamine
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Anterior Superior Alveolar Nerve
Anterior Superior Alveolar Nerve
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Trigeminal Nerve Function
Trigeminal Nerve Function
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Inferior Alveolar Nerve Origin
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Origin
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Nerve Given at Cranium
Nerve Given at Cranium
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Xerostomia Cause
Xerostomia Cause
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Mental Nerve Innervation
Mental Nerve Innervation
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Mental Nerve Anesthesia Effects
Mental Nerve Anesthesia Effects
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Effect of Excess Local Anesthesia
Effect of Excess Local Anesthesia
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Role of supplements in medicine
Role of supplements in medicine
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Fundamental action of vaccines
Fundamental action of vaccines
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Sedatives and hypnotics
Sedatives and hypnotics
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Agonist
Agonist
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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First pass effect
First pass effect
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Pain definition
Pain definition
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Pain threshold
Pain threshold
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Pain management after RCT
Pain management after RCT
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Cardiac glycosides effect
Cardiac glycosides effect
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Acetylcholine blood pressure
Acetylcholine blood pressure
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Hormones and epinephrine sensitivity
Hormones and epinephrine sensitivity
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Inferior alveolar block complications
Inferior alveolar block complications
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IV sedation test dose reactions
IV sedation test dose reactions
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Glucocorticoids' main action
Glucocorticoids' main action
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Epinephrine and thyroid relationship
Epinephrine and thyroid relationship
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